Inca city of Choquequirao
Trek through the high Andes to one of Cusco’s most remote archaeological sites, Machu Picchu’s sister city. Trek to one of Peru’s most remarkable Inca sites. Choquequirao is as impressively located as its more famous sister city Machu Picchu, but this route through the remote Vilcabamba triangle is less well-known than the Inca Trail. This is a fascinating trek through spectacular scenery and a vivid regional history. Machu Picchu is situated on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, while Choquequirao is located on the western slopes at about the same parallel, forming what could almost be described as Machu Picchu’s mirror image. Choquequirao is perched a magnificent 1600 meters (one mile) above the Apurímac River, surrounded by densely-forested mountain slopes, beneath huge, snow-capped peaks.
CHECK TO SEE WHAT’S INCLUDED AND WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING…
Included
- All land transport (private vehicle)
- Entrance fee to Choquequirao
- English speaking tour guide
- Camp cook, pack animals and mule drivers, camp assistant(s). Mules carry up to 8 kg of each participant’s personal gear.
- Camping equipment: Two-person tents, kitchen and/or dining tent, and toilet tent
- Inflatable mattress
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
- Snacks in the morning, including fruit, chocolate, candies, etc.
- Hot drinks in the afternoon (tea or coffee)
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Sleeping bag (available for hire at an additional cost)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Tips
What to bring
- Passport
- A daypack
- Warm clothes (for the Andean highlands)
- Rain jacket
- Long sleeved shirts (cotton)
- Shorts for walking (optional)
- Hiking boots
- Swimwear and sandals
- Cap and sunglasses
- Walking poles (optional)
- Insect repellent
- Sun block
- Water bottle for the first day (we will refill your bottle with boiled water during the trek)
- Binoculars for birdwatching enthusiasts
- Flashlight
- Camera

Tour Plan
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Apurímac River
Day 2: Apurímac River – Inca ruins
Day 3: Inca ruins – Apurímac River
Day 4: Apurímac canyon – Cusco
EXTENSIONS: DO YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO SPEND IN PERU?
Other travelers added the following extension to this Peru itinerary...
CUSCO CITY TOUR Half day Explore historic Cusco and its major attractions during a half-day excursion: Colonial-era Cusco, with its cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, or Qorikancha. The enormous Inca temple complex of Sacsayhuaman, located at the top of the hill overlooking Cusco’s main square, and other archaeological sites in the hills around the city.FAQs - Frequently asked questions
Yes.
All foodstuffs are purchased immediately before departure to guarantee freshness, and they are correctly packaged and handled by our trained staff to ensure food safety. We use cloth bags when making our purchases, rather than plastic. The produce is fresh and bought directly from local farmers. Also, we pack the produce in cloth bags and hermetic multiuse containers, avoiding the use of plastic in order to make our operations as green as possible.
For trekking and hiking routes other than the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you should make your booking at least five days in advance, so we can make the necessary preparations, although we recommend that you make your booking up to 90 days in advance. Full refunds (minus administration costs) can be offered 45 days before your scheduled departure date. After 45 days, only partial refunds will be given.
Yes, for trekking and hiking routes other than the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you can add other travelers to your group before departure. Write to us for more information on the treks, hikes and tours we have available.
The maximum group size is 16 persons. For more than 16 persons, a second group must be organized. A single guide travels with 8 participants. For larger groups, an assistant guide will also accompany the participants.
If you are traveling alone and are willing to share a tent, with a member of the same sex or partner, family member or friend, then there is no additional cost. If, however, you would like your own private tent an additional supplement will be payable. Please contact us in advance, because on some trekking and hiking routes this option may depend on the availability of spaces at campsites designated by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.
Use of plastic bottles on the network of Inca Trails to Machu Picchu is not permitted. Other treks and hikes do not have this restriction, but we always recommend and encourage our travelers to use reusable canteens or second use plastic water bottles. Our cook will provide you with boiled water to refill your bottle at all the campsites.
All foodstuffs are purchased immediately before departure to guarantee freshness, and they are correctly packaged and handled by our trained staff to ensure food safety. We use cloth bags when making our purchases, rather than plastic. The produce is fresh and bought directly from local farmers. Also, we pack the produce in cloth bags and hermetic multiuse containers, avoiding the use of plastic in order to make our operations as green as possible.
You will need to carry your daypack with all the personal items you need during the day. The rest of your luggage will be transported by us (van / porters). Porters are only permitted to carry 8 kilos for each person (including sleeping bag). As a company, Andean Adventures Peru is committed to the well-being of its porters during treks and hikes, ensuring that they are properly paid, well fed, and comfortable at our campsites. On some of our trekking and hiking routes, pack animals are used.
We supply all the camping equipment needed for groups to enjoy the great outdoors safely and comfortably: 4-person tents for every two participants; air mattresses; complete table service; dining tent, chairs and tables; kitchen tent; latrine tent; sleeping bags on request (many travelers choose to bring their own sleeping bag; however, we also offer sleeping bags for hire at an additional cost).
Our full time logistics staff continuously maintain and/or replace all our equipment. To ensure proper use of our equipment, all gear is handled by our trained field crew during treks and hikes.